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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Auburn, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Auburn and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Auburn:
    • 34.013138, -83.826578
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Auburn
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Auburn ...

We found 49 communities that share the name Auburn.

Within Georgia, the name Auburn is unique.

Beyond Georgia, we know of another 46 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 46 communities, 43 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

In addition to the above occurrences of Auburn, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Lee County
      • This Auburn is located in Lee County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Auburn.
    • Arkansas
      • Sebastian County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Auburn [Sebastian County].
    • California
      • Placer County
      • This Auburn is located in Placer County and lies 2,081 miles [3,349 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Placer County community of Auburn.
    • Colorado
      • Weld County
      • This Auburn is located in Weld County and lies 1,222 miles [1,966.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weld County community of Auburn.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Auburn is located in New Castle County and lies 601 miles [967.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Auburn.
    • Florida
      • Okaloosa County
      • This Auburn is located in Okaloosa County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Okaloosa County community of Auburn.
    • Illinois
      • Clark County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Auburn [Clark County].
      • Sangamon County
      • This Auburn is located in Sangamon County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<1> to the northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sangamon County community of Auburn.
    • Indiana
      • DeKalb County
      • This Auburn is located in DeKalb County and lies 512 miles [824 km]<1> to the north of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Auburn.
    • Iowa
      • Sac County
      • This Auburn is located in Sac County and lies 825 miles [1,327.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sac County community of Auburn.
    • Kansas
      • Shawnee County
      • This Auburn is located in Shawnee County and lies 745 miles [1,199 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shawnee County community of Auburn.
    • Kentucky
      • Logan County
      • This Auburn is located in Logan County and lies 255 miles [410.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Auburn.
    • Maine
      • Androscoggin County
      • This Auburn is located in Androscoggin County and lies 1,004 miles [1,615.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Androscoggin County community of Auburn.
    • Maryland
      • Prince George's County
      • This Auburn is located in Prince George's County and lies 496 miles [798.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Auburn.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Auburn is located in Worcester County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Auburn.
    • Michigan
      • Bay County
      • This Auburn is located in Bay County and lies 662 miles [1,065.4 km]<1> to the north of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bay County community of Auburn.
      • Oakland County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Auburn [Oakland County].
    • Minnesota
      • Dakota County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Minnesota community of Auburn [Dakota County].
    • Mississippi
      • Lee County
      • This Auburn is located in Lee County and lies 275 miles [442.6 km]<1> to the west of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lee County community of Auburn.
      • Lincoln County
      • This Auburn is located in Lincoln County and lies 434 miles [698.5 km] to the west southwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Auburn.
    • Missouri
      • Lincoln County
      • This Auburn is located in Lincoln County and lies 530 miles [853 km]<1> to the northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Auburn.
    • Nebraska
      • Nemaha County
      • This Auburn is located in Nemaha County and lies 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nemaha County community of Auburn.
    • Nevada
      • Washoe County
      • This community is historic<2> and although located in Washoe County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washoe County community of Auburn.
    • New Hampshire
      • Rockingham County
      • This Auburn is located in Rockingham County and lies 914 miles [1,470.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Auburn.
    • New Jersey
      • Salem County
      • This Auburn is located in Salem County and lies 610 miles [981.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salem County community of Auburn.
    • New York
      • Cayuga County
      • This Auburn is located in Cayuga County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cayuga County community of Auburn.
    • North Carolina
      • Wake County
      • This Auburn is located in Wake County and lies 320 miles [515 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Auburn.
    • North Dakota
      • Walsh County
      • This Auburn is located in Walsh County and lies 1,221 miles [1,965 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walsh County community of Auburn.
    • Nova Scotia
      • This Auburn lies 1,258 miles [2,024.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
    • Ohio
      • Butler County
      • This Auburn is located in Butler County and lies 374 miles [601.9 km]<1> to the north of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Butler County community of Auburn.
      • Geauga County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Auburn [Geauga County].
    • Oklahoma
      • Woods County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oklahoma community of Auburn [Woods County].
    • Ontario
      • This Auburn lies 684 miles [1,100.8 km]<1> to the north of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
    • Oregon
      • Baker County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Auburn [Baker County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Schuylkill County
      • This Auburn is located in Schuylkill County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Schuylkill County community of Auburn.
      • Susquehanna County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Auburn [Susquehanna County].
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Auburn lies 1,384 miles [2,227.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
      • This Auburn is located in Providence County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Providence County community of Auburn.
    • South Carolina
      • Darlington County
      • This Auburn is located in Darlington County and lies 221 miles [355.7 km]<1> to the east of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Auburn.
    • Tennessee
      • Cannon County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Auburn [Cannon County].
    • Texas
      • Ellis County
      • This Auburn is located in Ellis County and lies 774 miles [1,245.6 km]<1> to the west of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ellis County community of Auburn.
    • Virginia
      • Fauquier County
      • This Auburn is located in Fauquier County and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fauquier County community of Auburn.
    • Washington
      • King County
      • This Auburn is located in King County and lies 2,182 miles [3,511.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Auburn.
    • West Virginia
      • Ritchie County
      • This Auburn is located in Ritchie County and lies 387 miles [622.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ritchie County community of Auburn.
    • Wyoming
      • Lincoln County
      • This Auburn is located in Lincoln County and lies 1,581 miles [2,544.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Auburn that is located in Barrow County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Auburn.
      • Uinta County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Wyoming community of Auburn [Uinta County].
  • Communities Beyond North America ...
    • Australia
      • - South Australia
      • Distance: 10,014 miles [16,116 km]<1> to the west southwest
      • - New South Wales
      • Distance: 9,325 miles [15,007.1 km] to the west southwest
    • Ireland
      • Distance: 3,819 miles [6,146.1 km]<1> to the northeast

Curious and Interesting Names Near Auburn ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Carl
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carl have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carl
    • Carl is located in Barrow County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 245 people
  • Cedar Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Hill
    • Cedar Hill is located in Barrow County
  • Grapevine ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grapevine have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grapevine
    • Grapevine is located in Gwinnett County
  • Hog Mountain
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hog Mountain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hog Mountain
    • Hog Mountain is located in Gwinnett County
  • Mulberry
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulberry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulberry
    • Mulberry is located in Barrow County
  • Robin Ridge
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Ridge
    • Robin Ridge is located in Gwinnett County
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 1,170 people
  • Saddlewood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddlewood
    • Saddlewood is located in Gwinnett County
  • Sells
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sells have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sells
    • Sells is located in Jackson County
  • Whistleville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whistleville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whistleville
    • Whistleville is located in Barrow County
  • Woodland Springs
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Springs
    • Woodland Springs is located in Gwinnett County

How Far From Auburn to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a city such as Auburn to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Auburn and extending to:

  • Winder, which is the Seat of Barrow County, lies just to the East Southeast.
  • Atlanta, which is the State Capital of Georgia, lies 36 miles [57.9 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Auburn to Atlanta, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 505 miles [812.7 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 20 days and walking would take 29 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,403 miles [10,304.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,105 miles [11,434.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,983 miles [8,019.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

The official website for Auburn: www.cityofauburn-ga.org/

The official website for Barrow County: www.barrowga.org/

The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Auburn) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Auburn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 34.0131, Longitude: -83.8266    
<2>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Auburn, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Auburn could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Auburn to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.934 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 307.347 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.002 degrees.









 

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